Should I wait for new breast implant technology?

Gummy bear implants are the newest generation of silicone breast implants used for breast augmentation. They are otherwise known as form stable cohesive gel implants and are used for breast enhancement frequently in Europe and South America. They were invented in the early 1990's. They are not yet FDA approved... more

Good question Rori - When you talk about technology it depends on what you mean.  There have certainly been advancements cohesive gels, better shell formulations. There have also been advancements in technique - studies demonstrating that triple antibiotic irrigation lowers capsular contracture,... more

Dear Rori, Thank you for your question. There have always been new breast implants on the horizon, but over the past 25 years the saline and silicone gel implants have always won out over new competing products. The current silicone gel implants have undergone vigorous testing and study by the FDA and the new... more

Dear Rori, There are no new earth-shattering developments in implant technology on the horizon. There are two general types of implants and many subtypes. The two main types are saline and silicone. Please remember that this refers to filler material since all implants contain a silicone shell. The main... more

The round silicone implants used now have a lot of advantages, the main one being that they feel very natural. Some people are waiting for approval of the form-stable implants, popularly called "gummy bear" implants. There is a bit of confusion here because they are also called... more

There may be some exciting options in the future but currently there are no anticipated immediate options other than the FDA approval of a form-stable (firmer) silicone implant also known as the Cohesive gel implant. Other options which are being evaluated are fat injections or some version of a stem... more

Your question is a very interesting one that triggers a long answer citing the current research history on more natural, soy based, self filling implants, Hyaluronic etc... The short answer however is that as of today the technology available is pretty advanced and yields a large satisfaction between patients.... more

There will always be new technology in anything that we do; there will be new car designs, new electronic devices, faster computers, etc.  With breast implants, the current saline and silicone gel implant technology is excellent.  They are safe, time-tested and yield excellent results.  The... more

There is no benefit to waiting for a new implant technology at this time.  The implants that should be available to the market soon are not significantly different from the current implants.  There are different shapes and slightly more cohesive gel products.  The silicone and saline implants... more

For cosmetic augs, the presently available implants will not likely be surpassed by the new ones for softness and natural look. I don't see any reason to wait for "new" technology at this time.